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Minnesota Food Association Newsletter, Winter 2016

 

     
Minnesota Food Association Winter Newsletter
 

Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference Recap

On January 30th and 31st the Minnesota Food Association along with Farmer’s Legal Action Group, United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resource Conservation Service, Shared Ground Cooperative, Hmong American Partnership, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Minnesota-College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, local farmers and volunteers co-hosted the 11th Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference (IMFC).

 

The IMFC is always a rousing success and this year was no different. This year we had 155 farmers participate and many non-farmers. They came from many different cultural backgrounds representing 14 countries and traveling from 7 different states. With 15 different workshops to choose from there was no shortage of options for the attendees to choose from. New for this year the committee tried out an “experiential room”. The goal of this room was to have tables or booths available with services and/or hands-on learning experiences. This year we had the Minnesota Farmers Market Association providing one-on-one help and advice with signing up for liability insurance for selling at farmers markets. The USDA-FNS also had an area helping eligible farmers sign up for free EBT machines. Many of the farmer participants reported that these experiences and networking opportunities were very useful to them and that they really enjoy the chance to meet with their new and old farmer friends to share stories and knowledge. The IMFC Committee looks forward to helping these opportunities grow and continue to be meaningful to immigrant and minority farmers.

2016 CSA is on it’s Way!

From recruiting CSA members to meeting with chefs, we are busy planning for an abundant 2016 season at Big River Farms. This year we will introduce five traditional 

 

ethnic crops to be featured in our CSA boxes along with recipes to spark interest – you will not want to miss out! Big River Farm growers operate independent farm businesses with support from the Minnesota Food Association in the form of land, tools, training and technical assistance. CSA members are supporting multiple farmers through their investment. Become a member today!

Share information:

  • Every week share: $650 delivery, $600 farm pickup 18 weekly, full box deliveries 
  • Every other week share: $360 delivery, $335 farm pickup 9 every other week, full box deliveries
  • Fruit Share: $510 delivery/farm pickup 9 weeks of organic fruit, provided through a partnership with FruitShareTM and delivered every other week.
  • Fall Harvest Share: $135 delivery, $125 farm pickup 3 weeks of organic storage vegetables for the end of October and early November

Delivery Neighborhoods:

Minneapolis
Nokomis, Butter Bakery, Mayflower Church

St. Paul
Dayton’s Bluff, Highland Park, Midway

East Metro
Mahtomedi, Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, Stillwater

For more detailed information about our delicious CSA shares go to: http://mnfoodassociation.org/our-csa

In This Issue:

Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference

Farmer Training Program Update

Support MFA Graduates

New Face at MFA

CSA Sign-up Information and Update

 
 

Upcoming Events

 
 
 
 

Schedule of Local Events

Minnesota Food Association
14220-B Ostlund Trail North
Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
651-433-3676
www.mnfoodassociation.org
Copyright © 2016
Click here if you wish to Unsubscribe 

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Minnesota Food Association Winter Newsletter

Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference Recap

On January 30th and 31st the Minnesota Food Association along with Farmer’s Legal Action Group, United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resource Conservation Service, Shared Ground Cooperative, Hmong American Partnership, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Minnesota-College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, local farmers and volunteers co-hosted the 11th Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference (IMFC).

The IMFC is always a rousing success and this year was no different. This year we had 155 farmers participate and many non-farmers. They came from many different cultural backgrounds representing 14 countries and traveling from 7 different states. With 15 different workshops to choose from there was no shortage of options for the attendees to choose from. New for this year the committee tried out an “experiential room”. The goal of this room was to have tables or booths available with services and/or hands-on learning experiences. This year we had the Minnesota Farmers Market Association providing one-on-one help and advice with signing up for liability insurance for selling at farmers markets. The USDA-FNS also had an area helping eligible farmers sign up for free EBT machines. Many of the farmer participants reported that these experiences and networking opportunities were very useful to them and that they really enjoy the chance to meet with their new and old farmer friends to share stories and knowledge. The IMFC Committee looks forward to helping these opportunities grow and continue to be meaningful to immigrant and minority farmers.

2016 CSA is on it’s Way!

From recruiting CSA members to meeting with chefs, we are busy planning for an abundant 2016 season at Big River Farms. This year we will introduce five traditional 

ethnic crops to be featured in our CSA boxes along with recipes to spark interest – you will not want to miss out! Big River Farm growers operate independent farm businesses with support from the Minnesota Food Association in the form of land, tools, training and technical assistance. CSA members are supporting multiple farmers through their investment. Become a member today!

Share information:
  • Every week share: $650 delivery, $600 farm pickup 18 weekly, full box deliveries 
  • Every other week share: $360 delivery, $335 farm pickup 9 every other week, full box deliveries
  • Fruit Share: $510 delivery/farm pickup 9 weeks of organic fruit, provided through a partnership with FruitShareTM and delivered every other week.
  • Fall Harvest Share: $135 delivery, $125 farm pickup 3 weeks of organic storage vegetables for the end of October and early November

Delivery Neighborhoods:

Minneapolis Nokomis, Butter Bakery, Mayflower Church

St. Paul Dayton’s Bluff, Highland Park, Midway East Metro Mahtomedi, Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, Stillwater

For more detailed information about our delicious CSA shares go to: http://mnfoodassociation.org/our-csa

In This Issue:

Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference

Farmer Training Program Update

Support MFA Graduates

New Face at MFA

CSA Sign-up Information and Update

Upcoming Events

Schedule of Local Events

Minnesota Food Association 14220-B Ostlund Trail North Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047 651-433-3676 www.mnfoodassociation.org Copyright © 2016 Click here if you wish to Unsubscribe 
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